Braves Report

The Braves won 89 games in 2024 despite an onslaught of injuries, but were swept in the Wild Card round by the Padres. In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC sports reporter Sarah Spencer, AJC Braves beat reporter Justin Toscano and AJC features writer Gabe Burns evaluate the year and answer your questions regarding the recent coaching changes, Max Fried’s future, the shortstop position and more. 

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An injury-plagued Braves season comes to a close after two losses to the Padres in the Wild Card round. In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC sports reporter Sarah Spencer and AJC Braves beat reporter Justin Toscano share their thoughts on the tough exit, Max Fried's performance, how to evaluate this season given all the adversity and how the future looks for Atlanta. 

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It came down to the wire, but the Braves won the final game of Monday’s doubleheader vs. the Mets to nab a Wild Card spot and advance to the postseason. In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC sports reporter Sarah Spencer and AJC Braves beat reporter Justin Toscano discuss how Atlanta and San Diego match up, how the Braves got here despite being so injury-plagued and what the Braves rotation could look like, with pitcher Chris Sale dealing with back spasms.

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In a crucial series, the Braves started off strong with a 5-1 win vs. the Mets Tuesday, but due to inclement weather, Wednesday and Thursday’s games were postponed to a doubleheader Monday, Sept. 30. In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC sports reporter Sarah Spencer and AJC Braves beat reporter Justin Toscano share their thoughts on the implications of this schedule shift and what Atlanta needs to do against both Kansas City and New York in its final regular season games.

They also discuss injury updates for Austin Riley and Reynaldo López.

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The Braves didn’t manage a sweep, but took two of three games in their series vs. the Marlins. In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC sports reporter Sarah Spencer and AJC Braves beat reporter Justin Toscano share their thoughts on the series with Miami and what Atlanta needs to do against the Mets, with the Wild Card race tight and just six regular season games remaining.

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The Braves had back-to-back wins and impressive offensive performances vs. the Reds, hitting a record four three-run home runs in Thursday’s 15-3 victory. In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC sports reporter Sarah Spencer and AJC Braves beat reporter Justin Toscano share their thoughts on the onslaught of runs, starter Chris Sale’s outing Thursday and his Cy Young odds, what the Braves need to do in their upcoming series with the Marlins and where Atlanta sits in the Wild Card standings. 

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The Braves started off their series vs. the Dodgers with two straight wins but gave up seven runs in the ninth inning to lose Sunday’s matchup, with the finale Monday. In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC sports reporter Sarah Spencer and AJC Braves beat reporter Justin Toscano share their thoughts on Sunday’s rough loss, the encouraging moments from the first two games of the series and where Atlanta sits in the Wild Card standings. 

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The Braves split their series with the Nationals and face a challenging four-game series with the Dodgers next. In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC sports reporter Sarah Spencer and AJC Braves beat reporter Justin Toscano share their thoughts on the starter Reynaldo Lopez heading to the injured list, Max Fried giving up 11 hits

and four runs in Wednesday’s loss to Washington and where Atlanta stands in the Wild Card standings. 

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The Braves win their weekend series against Toronto after a 4-3 win on Sunday in extra innings. In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC sports reporter Sarah Spencer and AJC sports and AJC Braves beat reporter Justin Toscano share their thoughts on the Braves' series win over the Blue Jays and where they stand in the wild card standings.

The duo also answer your mailbag questions.

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In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC sports reporter Sarah Spencer and AJC sports and features writer Gabe Burns share their thoughts on the Braves' series win over the Rockies as they go for the sweep on Thursday.

Hear from Braves manager Brian Snitker.

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